Name: Apple Gooey Butter Cake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: PT-488490H57M29S
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (112 g) unsalted butter; 2 cups (268 g) apples, peeled and diced into ½ inch pieces (about 2 apples); 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/8 tsp ground allspice; 2 tbsp (28 g) brown sugar; 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, at room temperature; 1 egg, at room temperature; 1 egg yolk, at room temperature; 2 1/2 cups (325 g) powdered sugar; 1 cup + 2 tbsp (141 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled; 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/8 tsp ground allspice; 3/4 tsp baking powder; 1/8 tsp baking soda; 1/4 tsp salt; 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated white sugar; 1 egg, at room temperature; 1 egg yolk, at room temperature; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 cup (120 ml) buttermilk, at room temperature; 1 cup (200 g) granulated white sugar; 5 tbsp (70 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream, at room temperature; 1/4 – 1/2 tsp sea salt, depending on your preference; 1 tsp vanilla

Ingredients

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1/2 cup (112 g) unsalted butter
2 cups (268 g) apples, peeled and diced into ½ inch pieces (about 2 apples)
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp ground allspice
2 tbsp (28 g) brown sugar
8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, at room temperature
1 egg, at room temperature
1 egg yolk, at room temperature
2 1/2 cups (325 g) powdered sugar
1 cup + 2 tbsp (141 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp ground allspice
3/4 tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup (150 g) granulated white sugar
1 egg, at room temperature
1 egg yolk, at room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup (120 ml) buttermilk, at room temperature
1 cup (200 g) granulated white sugar
5 tbsp (70 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream, at room temperature
1/4 – 1/2 tsp sea salt, depending on your preference
1 tsp vanilla

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Instructions

Melt the unsalted butter in a pot over medium heat until browned.
Cook diced apples with spices and brown sugar until softened.
Blend cream cheese, egg, and yolks until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar.
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a springform pan.
Whisk dry ingredients, then whip brown butter and sugar until fluffy.
Mix in eggs and vanilla, then incorporate dry ingredients and buttermilk.
Layer half the batter, spiced apples, remaining batter, and cream cheese mixture in the pan.
Bake for 40-45 minutes until edges are golden.
Prepare salted caramel by cooking sugar until melted, adding butter and cream.
Cool the cake and drizzle with caramel before serving.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
Feel free to adjust spices to suit your taste.
Allow the cake to cool completely for perfect texture before slicing.

Author: Jesseca
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 350
Sugar: 25
Sodium: 300
Fat: 18
Saturated Fat: 10
Unsaturated Fat: 6
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 42
Fiber: 1
Protein: 4
Cholesterol: 95